Robbery in Hillsborough County, Florida
219 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hillsborough County's robbery cases showed markedly different outcomes than statewide patterns. While guilty verdicts occurred in 66.2% of cases, 15.5% resulted in withheld adjudication—a Florida-specific outcome where guilt is found but no conviction is recorded—nearly double the statewide average of 8%. No cases were dismissed, well below the statewide 1.7% dismissal rate. Hillsborough offered diversion programs in 3.7% of cases, exceeding the statewide 1.3%.
Sentences were notably shorter than Alachua's, averaging 1,685 days (4.6 years) with a median of three years. Prison confinement affected 47.9% of defendants, while 19.6% received jail time. Private attorneys represented 75.3% of defendants, indicating a more affluent defendant population than most counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 907 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 38.7% — below the 43.4% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 66.2% of 219 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 219 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 332 | 7.9 years |
| County Jail | 136 | 8.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Hillsborough County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 158 | 67.7% | 0.0% |
| White | 58 | 63.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 73.1% | 1.9% | 4.7 years |
| 2024 | 220 | 77.3% | 1.8% | 7.5 years |
| 2025 | 219 | 66.2% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 277 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 176 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 122 |
| Felony | First Degree | 68 |
| Felony | Life | 12 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,179 | 50.5% | 9.0% |
| Drug Possession | 6,254 | 71.9% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,618 | 68.4% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,360 | 85.4% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.5% |
| Battery | 3,226 | 49.7% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,885 | 69.3% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,559 | 74.0% | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 66.2% based on 219 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Robbery in Hillsborough County?
The average sentence is 4.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
24.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 75.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 219 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 219 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com